Intermediate Program
(See tuition page for fees)

Program Description
The Intermediate Program is offered for all instruments – String, Brass, Woodwind, Piano, Guitar, Percussion/Drums, and Voice ( including Musical Theatre). There are five different areas of concentration: Vocal, Jazz, Classical Instrumental, Piano, and Rock. Your child will receive instruction by our top level professional musicians and educators . Many of the 4 daily classes are held in a small group setting. They will be exposed to more advanced students who will inspire and motivate them for the whole year! Many of our pre-college and honors program campers started in the Intermediate Program and now attend music magnet high schools. They will hear professional concerts and have fun performing in the camp talent shows and karaoke. All campers will be closely supervised, with one counselor per group of 10 campers. This program is geared to middle school age students who have had three to five years of training on their instrument or voice. Complete beginners are not eligible to apply. Middle school students who have had one to two years of training will be placed with other advanced beginners for the performance classes. Each session concludes with a final concert. Students attending multiple sessions will not repeat the same material learned in previous sessions.

Requirements
Teacher recommendation

Performance level: grade 2.5-4 ( or 3-5 years of experience on your instrument or voice). Students should be able to read music well.

• Vocal –
• Music Theory (levels 1-3)
• Vocal technique – each student will have the opportunity to sing a solo of their choice ( in any style)
• Jazz Vocal Ensemble
• Musical Theatre
• Jazz –
  
• Music Theory (levels 1-3)
• Jazz Improvisation ( levels 1-3) or Rhythm Section Workshop ( for drummers, bassists, and pianists)
• Jazz Band
• Small Group
• Classical Instrumental –
  • Music Theory (levels 1-3)
  • Instrumental Technique, History, and Performance Style
  • Orchestra
  • Chamber Music
• Piano –
• Music Theory (levels 1-3)
• Piano Technique and History
• Piano Ensemble
• Keyboard Harmony and Intro to Jazz/Rock styles
• Rock –
  • Music Theory ( levels 1-3)
  • Rock Guitar Technique or Rhythm Section Workshop( for drummers, bassists, and pianists)
  • Rock Ensemble
  • Small Group
  
  
• Music Theory: all students will be given a placement test to determine their starting level.
  • Level 1 - theory basics including note recognition, rhythm sightreading, ear training, major & minor scales
  • Level 2 - rhythm sightreading, ear training, chord construction and harmonic analysis
  • Level 3 - separate classes in Jazz Theory, Rock Theory, and Classical Theory

Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00 am drop-off
9:15 – 10:00 class 1
10:15 – 11:00 class 2
11:15 – 12:00 lunch
12:15 – 1:15 class 3
1:30 – 2:30 class 4
2:30 – 2:50 popsicle break
3:00 – 3:45 special activity
3:45 dismissal

Optional Activities – see tuition page for fees4:00-5:00 activity 5 – Jazz/Rock Combo, Classical Chamber Music, or Composition. Held daily except during the final concert week class will be held only on the first 2 days. The rest of that week is taken up with final concert performances and rehearsals in the afternoon.

4:00 – 5:00 private lessons with staff or faculty.

Extended care, bus transportation, and teen dorm program are also available